Vegan Chocolate Coconut Bars
These easy-to-make bars are wonderful to have on hand in the freezer for a delicious and satisfying sweet treat!
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed soft pitted dates (250 g)
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut 165 g
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil 15 g
- 3/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the dates, shredded coconut and coconut oil to a food processor and mix until it forms a crumbly dough.
- Line a 7-inch square baking pan with 2 strips of parchment paper or saran wrap then firmly press the dough into the pan. Place the pan in the freezer.
- Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler, a glass bowl placed over a pot of boiling water on the stove or carefully in the microwave, then evenly spread the melted chocolate over the coconut base.
- Place the pan back in the freezer and allow to set for 30-minutes.
- Remove from the freezer and slice into 16 bars. Store in the fridge for up to 10 days or freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 12mg